Useless Facts/Chit Chat Thread

[Colson39]

Wow, thank you everyone for all the great compliments! I'm going today to buy her a baby names book, this is going to be an interesting 8-9 months.

And man, I am going to buy so many baby Fort things when I'm there in November, they better be stocking up...hah.

P.S. Gatordad, I'm a huge baseball fan, I knew of Rizzuto because of his playing time actually, I guess I'm one of the few outside NY that didn't know him just for broadcasting. I always love to research the old time players, baseball seemed so "classic" back then.

P.S. Here is a pic of my grandfather with Ted Williams. They used to go fishing all the time in the Keys together, every time Ted would come down to go fishing they would meet up. To be honest, I have no idea how they first met...lol. Have a bunch of these pictures though.

Ted Williams is the second from the left, with the fishing pole in hand wearing the sunglasses. My grandfather is second form the right, the one in the middle next to the guy with the captain hat on. Looks like that was a good day of fishing

 

[Eeyore'sthebest]

Phil Rizzuto passed away today. For most of you that means nothing or very little. I, as a youth looked forward to listening/watching the Yankee Games on WPIX/WABC in NY. Rizzuto was an announcer for the Yankees. A piece of my childhood died today, and with it, a piece of me died.

They had a tribute to him on the radio this morning. He was always fun to listen to.

And a quick trivia question: What hit song was Phil Rizzuto on?

 

[Tent Camping Mom]

Trying to catch up from where I left off last time...so I shed a few tears, had a few laughs, got a little thirsty for that Kungaloosh, and now it's pure joy ....Congrats Colson! Also, if your DW hasn't already got it, I highly recommend "What to Expect When You're Expecting." That book was my bible throughout my pregnancy (although that was 12 years ago, there may be better ones now).

 

[Colson39]

We're going to the bookstore tonight, I'll be sure to tell her about it, thanks!

 

[ldubberly]

Trying to catch up from where I left off last time...so I shed a few tears, had a few laughs, got a little thirsty for that Kungaloosh, and now it's pure joy ....Congrats Colson! Also, if your DW hasn't already got it, I highly recommend "What to Expect When You're Expecting." That book was my bible throughout my pregnancy (although that was 12 years ago, there may be better ones now).

After the baby is born, I loved "What To Expect The First Year" by the same author. It was really helpful in the sections each month that would tell you 1) what your baby should be doing 2) what your baby could be doing, so you could know whether your child's progress is right on, advanced or behind for his/her age (which may need medical attention). It helps ease the mind of a new parent with all the know it alls you meet.

Also, I'm not sure if you can buy it, but Blue Cross and Blue Sheild used to have a book called "Taking Care of Your Child" . It has nearly every symptom a child can ever have and has neat question and answers for each one that can help you make a rational descision during those moments when you tend to panic over every breath your baby/child makes. It gave me the confidence when I needed it to call the doctor on a weekend because I was able to diagnose a rash as being scarlet fever, and also, let me know when a symptom could wait until the next morning or if it only warranted a home remedy.

 

[ldubberly]

We are going to Disney this weekend for a last minute trip. We are staying at Coronado Springs and visiting MGM. Woo hoo DH is so great!!!!

 

[Gatordad]

as long as your Grandfather wasn't the guy with the captain's hat.... that guy came straight from a scotch ad. That's pretty cool he knew him. I hate the Redsox, but my favorite one of all time would be Williams.... he gave up a lot of his career to serve our country. These bozos today would never think of it, or if they did, they'd serve in California or something like that.




Paradise by the Dashboard lights, and Rizzuto said had he known he was being used in that manner for the song, he wouldn't have done it.

 

[clkelley]

Congrats COlson's!!!!! You are just statrting out on a new adventure that will bring you so many blessings and wonderful memories....well if its a girl...til she is about 13...hahahaha not really...CONGRATS!!!!

If it's a boy, they turn into little monsters about 13 also. (Not sure when they turn back into human beings again, mine are 19 & 20 and still haven't)

Maybe one day the light bulb will turn on.

 

[ftwildernessguy]

as long as your Grandfather wasn't the guy with the captain's hat.... that guy came straight from a scotch ad. That's pretty cool he knew him. I hate the Redsox, but my favorite one of all time would be Williams.... he gave up a lot of his career to serve our country. These bozos today would never think of it, or if they did, they'd serve in California or something like that.


Paradise by the Dashboard lights, and Rizzuto said had he known he was being used in that manner for the song, he wouldn't have done it.

Holy cow, I think he's gonna make it!

 

[4mickey2]

i want to be one of the first to say "it's going to be a girl!!"

i got a hunch

congrats from us too...

 

[ldubberly]

i want to be one of the first to say "it's going to be a girl!!"

i got a hunch

congrats from us too...

No way. Definitely a boy!!!!

 

[happy_redhead]

How bout one of each!

 

[Colson39]

Twins do run in my family. You might have just jinxed us...lol

 

[djblu883]

If it's a boy, they turn into little monsters about 13 also. (Not sure when they turn back into human beings again, mine are 19 & 20 and still haven't)

Maybe one day the light bulb will turn on.

I have a son as well but never had the troubles I did with the DD. We lived in the Scottsboro/ Guntersville area all that time and he stayed so busy camping and exploring the area and running cross county that he never found the time to be a monster! Now at 25 this month he is a police officer and still makes his Mama proud!!!! MY daughter at 30 is improved but still my problem "child" lol...I think if we lived back up there we would all be much happier campers...that is God's country for sure!!! oh and BTW I see you added a vine like thing on the side of your new camper...is that a trail of Mickey Heads???????from what I can see its cute...but how do you and hubby and 2 kids fit in it?????

 

[bigdisneydaddy]

Twins do run in my family. You might have just jinxed us...lol

I am a twin, I wouldnt wish it on anyone

 

[happy_redhead]

Nah........no jinxing..........Children are a blessing no matter how many you get at the time!

How's she feeling?

 

[happy_redhead]

Holy Cow my trips getting close.....I better start packing! We've never been in October before....anyone have any ideas on the weather?

 

[MomOfDisneyBoys]

Hooray for new additions to the family!

We are in the early stages of the adoption process, and in preparing our sons for a sister (or sisters) one of their biggest concerns was "But what if our new sisters don't like Disney?!?" (We won't be getting a baby, she [or they] will likely be age 5-10)

They are not worried about sharing a bathroom with girls, fighting or anything else, as long as they don't have to give up Disney!

 

[Eeyore'sthebest]

Hooray for new additions to the family!

We are in the early stages of the adoption process, and in preparing our sons for a sister (or sisters) one of their biggest concerns was "But what if our new sisters don't like Disney?!?" (We won't be getting a baby, she [or they] will likely be age 5-10)

They are not worried about sharing a bathroom with girls, fighting or anything else, as long as they don't have to give up Disney!

Smart boys knowing what's important in life! Good luck with the adoption process. I hope everything goes quickly and smoothly for you.

 

[stacktester]

I am a twin, I wouldnt wish it on anyone

You mean there's 2 of you? Please tell me it's fraternal and not identical. I don't think there's room for 2 Scott's lol.